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Opava, Czechia
Moravskoslezský · Czechia
Opava is a mid-size city in Moravskoslezský, Czechia with a population of 60,252. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 60,252 |
| Population Density | 1,722 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.9387°, 17.9026° |
| Timezone | Europe/Prague |
| Country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| State / Province | Moravskoslezský |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.7 inches (85 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,028 |
About Opava
Opava is a mid-size city in Czechia (Moravskoslezský) with a population of 60,252. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Prague.
Income: Opava vs Czechia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,028 |
| 65% below Czechia avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 6,025 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Opava
Opava has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 674 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below Czechia avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9387°N, 17.9026°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Prague |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Opava has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Opava
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnázium | College | - | , |
Schools in Opava
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZŠ Opava, Boženy Němcové | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ Opava | - | - | - | - |
| Základní škola Vrchní | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ Edvarda Beneše Opava | - | - | - | - |
| Střední škola průmyslová a umělecká | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ a Praktická škola | - | - | - | - |
| Obchodní akademie a Střední odborná škola logistická, Opava | - | - | - | - |
| Střední průmyslová škola stavební | - | - | - | - |
| Střední škola technická Opava | - | - | - | - |
| Střední škola technická Opava | - | - | - | - |
| Základní umělecká škola | - | - | - | - |
| Základní škola Opava, Otická 18 | - | - | - | - |
| Střední zdravotnická škola | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ Ilji Hurníka | - | - | - | - |
| Mendelovo gymnázium | - | - | - | - |
| SŠHS, VOŠ | - | - | - | - |
| Slezské gymnázium | - | - | - | - |
| Základní škola Šrámkova | - | - | - | - |
| ZŠ Ilji Hurníka | - | - | - | - |
| Základní škola Vrchní | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Opava
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Čas | oldies, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Helax 93,7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Macabrismix (PL) | dancehall, dub reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metal Heart Radio | - | MP3 | |
| METAL HEART RADIO | - | MP3 |
Museums in Opava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armádní muzeum U Trigonometru | ||||
| Imaginárium břidlice | ||||
| Městské muzeum - Flemmichova vila | ||||
| Městské muzeum Hradce nad Moravicí | ||||
| Muzeum | ||||
| Muzeum Na faře | ||||
| Muzeum Otice | ||||
| Muzeum Slezský venkov Holasovice | ||||
| Národní památník II. světové války | ||||
| Památník J. A. Komenského | ||||
| Raduň Chateau | ||||
| Slezské zemské muzeum Opava | ||||
| Vagonářské muzeum | ||||
| Vojenské muzeum Chuchelná | ||||
| Zámek Hradec nad Moravicí | ||||
| Zámek Kravaře |
Libraries in Opava
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gminna Publiczna Biblioteka w Pietrowicach Wielkich | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Dolní Lhota | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Petra Bezruče Opava | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Slezského zemského muzea | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Úvalno | 0.0 | |||||
| Knihovna Vřesina | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna Bílovec | 0.0 | |||||
| Městská knihovna ve Vítkově | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejsko Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Místní knihovna Velká Polom | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecní knihovna | 0.0 | |||||
| Obecní knihovna Mošnov | 0.0 |
Hotels in Opava
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Opava
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Opava
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Opava
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Opava
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Opava
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Opava
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Opava
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Opava
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Opava
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Opava
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Opava
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Opava
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Opava
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Opava
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Opava
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejf | ||||
| Zamek - browar |
Stadiums & Teams in Opava
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Opava
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Podjavorník | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Makov | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski aerál Skalka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vaňkův kopec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Karlov | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Karlov - Olomoučák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Malá Morávka - Kopřivná | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Andělská Hora - Annaberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Figura Praděd | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pradědova aréna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Švýcárna | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Opava
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | Large Airport |
| Přerov Air Base | PRV | Medium Airport |
| Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport | ILZ | Medium Airport |
| Bohuňovice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brusné Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Domaželice Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frýdlant Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hranice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kelč Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kozmice Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Krnov Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kroměříž Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuźnia Raciborska Firefighting Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Letiště Hať u Hlučína | - | Small Airport |
| Letiště Orlová | - | Small Airport |
| Mikulovice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Místek | - | Small Airport |
| Moravský Beroun | - | Small Airport |
| Nový Jičín Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nysa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Olomouc Airport | OLO | Small Airport |
| Opava-Kylešovice Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Opava-Velké Hoštice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Opole-Kamień Śląski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Opole-Polska Nowa Wieś Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pawłowiczki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poličná-Juřinka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rybnik-Gotartowice Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sedliště Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slezská Harta Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slušovice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trnávka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zábřeh Dolní Benešov Airfield | ZBE | Small Airport |
| Záhoří | - | Small Airport |
| Zlín Otrokovice Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zlín Štípa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Opava
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Opava 1 | |
| Opava 5 | |
| Opava 8 |
Treatment Centers in Opava
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitační ústav |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Opava
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Božského srdce Páně | |
| Evangelický kostel | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Nanebevzetí Panny Marie (konkatedrála) | |
| Nejsvětější Trojice | |
| Povýšení sv. Kříže | |
| sv. Alžběta | |
| sv. Duch | |
| sv. Hedvika | |
| sv. Jana Křtitele | |
| sv. Kateřina | |
| sv. Petra a Pavla | |
| sv. Vojtěch | |
| svatého Jana Nepomuckého | |
| svatý Václav | |
| Švédská kaple |
Explore Near Opava
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Opava
93 places within 15 km
- • Grodzisko Boboluszki
- • Grodzisko Dzierżysław
- • Grodzisko Gródczany
- • Grodzisko Rozumice
- • Šance Hanuše
- + 1 more
- • Barokowy Pałac w Nasiedlu
- • Červený zámek
- • DOZP Dolní Životice
- • Litultovice , úřad městyse
- • Pałac Wysoka
- + 10 more
- • Mokrinka
- • Gottfrei
- • Almin kopec
- • Branecký kopec
- • Brdlice
- • Czarnodział
- • Doubrava
- + 44 more
- • Přerovec
- • Rozsochacký, Lesní mlýn
- • Ruiny kaple
- • Ruiny kopalni Dzierżysław
- • Ruiny Pałacyku z XIX w.
- + 3 more
- • Beethovenova vyhlídka
- • Bellarie
- • Bezručova vyhlídka
- • Brdlice
- • Englišova vyhlídka
- + 7 more
- • Minizoo
🇨🇿 About Czechia
Public Holidays in Czechia
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Opava
What is the population of Opava?
Opava has a population of 60,252 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 1,722 people per square mile, spread across 35.0 square miles.
Is Opava expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,028, 65% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Opava?
Opava has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Opava?
There are 6,025 business establishments in the area.